What Conductors Are Really Doing | WIRED

Conductor and organist Kent Tritle explains all that goes into being a professional conductor. From the concepts of legato, marcato, fortissimo, and more, Kent breaks down what exactly his hand movements mean when leading a group of musicians.
Filmed at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, featuring Kent Tritle, Director of Cathedral Music and Organist, Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Check out Kent's website: www.kenttritle.com
Music Director, Musica Sacra
Music Director, Oratorio Society of New York
Director of Choral Activities, Manhattan School of Music
Organist, New York Philharmonic
Faculty, The Juilliard School
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Music Director, Musica Sacra
Music Director, Oratorio Society of New York
Director of Choral Activities, Manhattan School of Music
Organist, New York Philharmonic
Faculty, The Juilliard School